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Oncology

The Patricia A. Joyce Comprehensive Cancer Institute (CCI), located at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, brings together cancer specialists and a full array of cancer-eradicating technologies in one location to help patients with their fight against cancer.

Each oncologist and surgeon at Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC is dedicated to giving every patient the best chance possible in the battle against cancer. From diagnosis to remission, our cancer care is provided in a comfortable environment with compassionate staff. During each phase of treatment, patients are fully informed about what the treatment entails and the potential outcome. Our cancer center includes oncology inpatient care, radiation therapy, and clinical research trials. Once diagnosed, we’ll suggest the best course of treatment for each cancer diagnosis and adjust that treatment along the way as necessary. Cancer patients can also take advantage of our support groups and educational programs to get the needed emotional support.

Franciscan Dietitian Jodi Blondell, recently led a guided grocery shopping tour centered around cancer. On this tour Jodi offered tons of advice from recipes to how various food items can affect cancer, cancer symptoms and treatment. Read about the highlight take-aways from our grocery shopping tour.

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The cancer team meets regularly to disuss and coordinate patient care and treatment. By leveraging the collective experience of our group of specialists in one place, the Franciscan Health Comprehensive Cancer Institute staff can not only treat all types of cancer but along with this knowledge and compassionate care they can relieve much of the stress a patient with cancer and their family can face by walking along side them through each step.

To treat this diverse population of patients, our staff includes:

• Board-Certified Radiation Oncologists

• Oncology Certified Nurses

• Registered Radiation Therapists

• Nurse Navigators

• Board-Certified Physicists and Dosimetrists

• Registered Mammography Technologists

The most effective treatments delievered with expertise, innovative technology, and compassion! We provide great convenience and comfort for our patients with servies including education, early detection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

In 2009, Franciscan Health Comprehensive Cancer Institute was approved as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons. Approval as a teaching hospital cancer center program is only given to facilities that are associated witha medical school and offer te full range of diagnostic and treatment services. This designation allows us to create a team environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and critical thinking. This means that you can be assured of the most advanced care possible.